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In 1950, Long Beach opened Veterans Memorial Stadium; sold to its city college for $1 in 1987, it is now being replaced by a $250 million, 285,453-sq-ft sports complex

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In 1950, Long Beach opened Veterans Memorial Stadium; sold to its city college for $1 in 1987, it is now being replaced by a $250 million, 285,453-sq-ft sports complex

Long Beach City College has broken ground on a $250 million stadium and sports complex, starting a major redevelopment that will replace its 76-year-old Veterans Memorial Stadium with a modern 285,453-square-foot sports precinct. The redevelopment was officially launched during a groundbreaking ceremony at the college’s Liberal Arts Campus. The historic stadium will be demolished to … Read more

Indian-origin investor’s H-1B prediction: If 10% of Indians stuck in US Green Card backlog return, India’s GDP could rise 1%

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Indian-origin investor's H-1B prediction: If 10% of Indians stuck in US Green Card backlog return, India’s GDP could rise 1%

Indian-American entrepreneur says US’s loss would be India’s gain if even 10% of those stuck in Green Card backlog go back to India. Indian-American entrepreneur Vivek Wadhwa said if Indians waiting for residency in the US go back to India as America First activists want them to, it will be India’s gain. India could get … Read more

Who is Rachel Scott? Trump ‘lunges’ at reporter for asking about $5000 checks – 5 things to know amid viral video

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President Donald Trump came under fire for 'lunging' at ABC News reporter Rachel Scott. (AP Photo)

Rachel Scott, an ABC News reporter, faced the wrath of President Donald Trump when she asked him about the $5000 checks promised to Americans. Speaking at the RNC convention in Dallas, Texas, Trump had promised that if Republicans win the midterms then all American adults would get what he called the ‘Trump dividend’. President Donald … Read more

India-born scientist named dean of University of Texas nursing school

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India-born scientist named dean of University of Texas nursing school

Houston, India-born scientist Kavita Radhakrishnan has been named the fifth dean of the University of Texas at Austin School of Nursing, the university said. India-born scientist named dean of University of Texas nursing school Radhakrishnan, who holds the Laura Lee Blanton Chair in Nursing, took charge as dean on September 1 after serving as interim … Read more

Who is Nicole Linton? Windsor Hill crash accused faces trial after 6 dead – 5 things to know

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Nicole Linton is facing trial in Los Angeles over a 2022 crash in the Windsor Hills neighborhood that killed six people and injured eight others. Prosecutors allege Linton was driving at about 130 mph when her Mercedes slammed into multiple vehicles at the intersection of Slauson and La Brea avenues. Nicole Linton is facing trial … Read more

Braden Pontoli cause of death update: Missing California music artist’s demise leaves family, community heartbroken

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Braden Pontoli has been found dead after he was reported missing on Tuesday. (Facebook/McKenna Potter)

Braden Pontoli, the California-based music artist who was reported missinghas been found dead. His family as well as partner Tommy Lei made the announcement on Facebook. Braden Pontoli has been found dead after he was reported missing on Tuesday. (Facebook/McKenna Potter) “Hi everyone – my family and I want to thank you all so much … Read more

Who is Benedict Ogbodiegwu? Round Rock man accused of Andrew Wimsatt’s murder had prior charges – 5 things to know

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Benedict Chinedu Ogbodiegwu has been arrested for the murder of Andrew James Wimsatt. (Williamson County Records)

Benedict Chinedu Ogbodiegwu has been arrested for the murder of Andrew James Wimsatt in Round Rock, Texas. Benedict Chinedu Ogbodiegwu has been arrested for the murder of Andrew James Wimsatt. (Williamson County Records) On September 7, around 11am, the Williamson County sheriff’s deputies headed to the 2400 block of Chandler Creek Boulevard, near Double File … Read more

Who is Venkateswara Chagamreddy? Indian student visa holder in US sentenced to prison fo 30 months in fraud case

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The US has sentenced Indian citizen Venkateswara Chagamreddy, who was living in the country on a student visa, to 30 months in prison for his role in a scheme to defraud an elderly Vietnam veteran, the US Justice Department said. Indian student visa holder sentenced in US fraud case. (Representational photo) (Unsplash) Chagamreddy, 37, who … Read more

Who was Andrew James Wimsatt? Round Rock man mourned after fatal stabbing on Labor Day; Benedict Ogbodiegwu arrested

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Andrew James Wimsatt has been identified as the Round Rock man who was stabbed to death on Labor Day. (X/@AustinJustice)

Andrew James Wimsatt was identified as the 62-year-old victim stabbed to death in Round Rock, Texas on September 7, which was Labor Day. Authorities arrested Benedict Ogbodiegwu over the crime and have charged him with murder. Andrew James Wimsatt has been identified as the Round Rock man who was stabbed to death on Labor Day. … Read more

Australian researchers buried discarded plastic pipes inside mine waste-rock piles; cameras showed northern quolls entering and leaving the artificial dens, with conditions similar to natural shelters

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Australian researchers buried discarded plastic pipes inside mine waste-rock piles; cameras showed northern quolls entering and leaving the artificial dens, with conditions similar to natural shelters

The researchers looked at whether high-density polyethylene (HDPE) pipes could be used in waste-rock piles to create inexpensive artificial dens. What appears to be industrial waste could provide a small refuge for one of Australia’s most threatened marsupials. Researchers have begun converting discarded plastic piping into artificial dens at former mining sites in north-western Australia … Read more